More at the Arboretum . . .

Mommy and Madelyn enjoyed posing next to the big bush

that was shaped like a giant pumpkin!

She was singing "la-la-la" here and having a wonderful time.

"This is so much fun! I love touching the pretty flowers!!"

Happy Birthday Papaw!

Last week we went to Arkansas to celebrate Papaw's birthday. Madelyn has started saying "Papaw," but she actually says "Papoo." Everyone thought that was really cute!

She loved rearranging the babies at Grammy and Papaw's house.

"La-La" Lessons

We attend Kindermusik class once a week, and Madelyn LOVES it! We sing, clap, dance, and use basic instruments. We call it "la-la" class because she always sings "la-la-la" when we get in the car after class. Thank you, Grammy and Papaw, for giving Madelyn these classes!

She loves playing for a few minutes before class begins.

Here she is with a jingle bell strip and a hand drum. She used both at class this week and had a wonderful time!

Playing on the Golf Course

Almost every night we walk across the street to the

golf course for some play time.
It's such a great place to play once the golfers are finished.

Madelyn and her friend, Ainsley, had a very good time on the green. It was a beautiful night to be outside.

Two Cuties

Madelyn and mommy had a lunch date this week with Sean and his mommy, Belinda. These two cuties were perfect angels through the entire lunch. They even shared food with each other a couple of times. Sean just turned 1 year old, so he and Madelyn had a lot to talk about.

After a little shopping, it was time to say goodbye. We are looking forward to our next outing with sweet Sean!

Trips to the Dallas Zoo and Dallas Aquarium

Madelyn visited the Dallas Zoo for the first time last week. She saw elephants, giraffes, monkeys, lions, a gorilla, goats, and several other animals. She called many of them "doggie," especially

the goats. It was a fun day!

Later in the week we visited the Dallas Aquarium. For those of you who don't know, Mom left her job as elementary principal to be with

sweet Madelyn full time. We've had so much fun going

new places during the week!

Mommy's Birthday

Daddy took Mommy out on a date to celebrate her birthday. Madelyn stayed home with Miss Crystal. She had so much fun playing with her again!

Madelyn helped make Mommy's day very special!